Flail and Hook

Flail

Flail verb - To move or cause to move with a striking motion.
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Synonyms for Flail

Hook and flail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hook" instead a verb "Flail".

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing

Hook

Hook verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.

Flail and hook are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flail" instead a verb "Hook".

Nearby Words: hooked, hookup, hooker, hooking, hooky

Common collocations

nothing flail nothing hook nothing
brain flail brain hook brain
feet flail feet hook feet
enemies flail enemies hook enemies

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Avengers: Age of Ultron Epic Flail: The Hulkbuster does this with an empty elevator against the Hulk, followed by a solid right hook.
  • Video Game / Neutopia Grappling-Hook Pistol: The "flail" from the second game.
  • Weapon of Choice: Gartel has a Killer Yoyo, Preosh a double-hook flail, Tsukey a knife collection, and Ganmed a Simple Staff topped with a wolf skull.
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